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Singh K, Jhingan P, Malik M, Mathur S. In vitro comparative evaluation of physical and chemical properties of surface enamel after using APF and SDF with or without laser activation. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2023:10.1007/s40368-023-00808-z. [PMID: 37296235 DOI: 10.1007/s40368-023-00808-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate and compare the changes in physical and chemical properties of the enamel surface after application of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride (APF), LASER activated SDF and LASER activated APF. METHODS Sample consisted of 72 freshly extracted healthy human premolar teeth, extracted for orthodontic purpose, free from caries, fracture or any anomalies. The selected samples were randomly divided into four groups (n = 18): Group 1 (SDF); Group 2 (APF); Group 3 (LASER activated SDF) and Group 4 (LASER activated APF). All samples were evaluated for values of DIAGNOdent at baseline, after demineralisation and after remineralisation. They were further divided and assessed for colour changes, surface alterations and fluoride content of surface enamel using Spectrophotometer, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry respectively. The statistical analysis was done using One-Way ANOVA, Tukey's HSD test, Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis Test. RESULTS Highest remineralising potential and maximum colour changes of surface enamel was exhibited by Group 3. Scanning Electron Micrographs of Group 3 and Group 4 exhibited regular globular structures of enamel whereas Group 1 and Group 2 showed irregular globular surface of the enamel at 2000× and 5000× magnification. Maximum fluoride uptake on the surface enamel was seen in Group 4 followed by Group 3. CONCLUSION Use of LASER activated topical fluorides helps to achieve superior caries prevention. LASER activated APF can be used as an aesthetic alternative to SDF, as LASER activated APF showed higher uptake of fluoride on the enamel surface without discoloration effect.
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- K Singh
- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, ITS-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, India.
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, ITS-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, India
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, ITS-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, India
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, ITS-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, India
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Kandil H, Ahmed E, Fouad N, Ali Dabbous O, Niazy M, Mohamed T. Using Femtosecond Laser Light-Activated Materials: The Biomimetic Dentin Remineralization Was Monitored by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy. Medicina (B Aires) 2023; 59:medicina59030591. [PMID: 36984592 PMCID: PMC10054410 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59030591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Introduction: The purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the effects of the antimicrobial agents Moringa oleifera and bioactive glass nanoparticles activated by femtosecond laser light on the biomimetic dentin remineralization using teeth having carious dentin ICDAS code 3. Methods and Materials: A total of 27 dentin surface samples were divided into three groups: the first group was treated with a Moringa oleifera extract, while the second group was treated with bioactive glass nanoparticles, and as for the control group, the third group received no additional agent. All groups were subjected to femtosecond laser light at three different wavelengths: 390 nm, 445 nm, and 780 nm. The photoactivation of each sample was achieved using the femtosecond laser light for 5 min with an average power rating of 300 mW, a pulse duration of 100 fs, and a pulse repetition rate of 80 Hz. The mineral content of the samples was obtained and analyzed using the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). The LIBS analysis was conducted with the following laser light parameters: average power of ~215 mW, wavelength of 532 nm, pulse duration of 10 ns, and a pulse repetition rate of 10 Hz. Results: Most studied samples exhibited a relative increase in the mineral content that may enhance biomimetic remineralization. Moringa oleifera photoactivated by femtosecond laser light at 445 nm achieved a significant increase in mineral content. Conclusion: Using the femtosecond laser light to activate the relatively cheap and commercially available antimicrobial agent Moringa oleifera supports the strategy of minimal invasive approaches for the treatment and biomimetic remineralization of carious dentin ICDAS code 3.
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- Howida Kandil
- Department of Medical Laser Applications, Laser Institute for Research Application, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef 2722165, Egypt; (H.K.); (E.A.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Medical Laser Applications, Laser Institute for Research Application, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef 2722165, Egypt; (H.K.); (E.A.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Medical Laser Applications, Laser Institute for Research Application, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef 2722165, Egypt; (H.K.); (E.A.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Medical Applications of Lasers, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Science (NILES), Cairo University, Giza 12611, Egypt;
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- Operative Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 4434004, Egypt;
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- Department of Medical Laser Applications, Laser Institute for Research Application, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef 2722165, Egypt; (H.K.); (E.A.); (N.F.)
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Xue VW, Yin IX, Niu JY, Lo ECM, Chu CH, Zhao IS. Effects of a 445 nm diode laser and silver diamine fluoride in preventing enamel demineralisation and inhibiting cariogenic bacteria. J Dent 2022; 126:104309. [PMID: 36162639 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2022.104309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To study the effects of a 445 nm diode laser (L) and silver diamine fluoride (F) on preventing enamel demineralisation and inhibiting cariogenic bacteria. METHODS Thirty-three enamel slices were sectioned each into four blocks for four groups to receive L with F (LF), F, L and Water (W, control). Ten blocks from each group were used to evaluate demineralization. Surface morphology, lesion depth and nanohardness of the blocks after pH-cycling were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), nanohardness test, and micro-computed tomography, respectively. Twenty-three blocks per group were used for biofilm assessment. Morphology, viability, and growth kinetics of the Streptococcus mutans biofilm were assessed by SEM, confocal laser scanning microscopy, and the counting of colony-forming units (CFUs), respectively. RESULTS SEM images of LF-treated enamel showed an intact surface compared with other groups. Nanohardness (GPa) for LF, F, L and W were 1.43±0.17, 1.01±0.11, 1.04±0.13 and 0.73±0.14, respectively (p<0.001; LF>F, L>W). Their lesion depths (µm) were 46±8, 52±6, 88±13 and 111±9, respectively (p<0.001; LF, F<L<W). SEM showed few bacteria for LF and F compared with other groups. Their dead-live ratio were 1.67±0.13, 1.60±0.15, 0.39±0.05 and 0.32±0.05, respectively (p<0.001; LF, F>L>W). Log CFUs for LF, F, L and W were 4.2±0.3, 4.5±0.2, 7.9±0.3 and 9.4±0.2, respectively (p<0.05; LF<F<L<W). Two-way ANOVA analysis revealed an interaction effect on nanohardness and Log CFUs between the laser irradiation and SDF treatment (p<0.001). CONCLUSION This study showed a superior caries preventive effect of a combined treatment of the diode laser and SDF. Because diode laser and SDF are affordable and readily available, clinicians can provide this treatment to their patients for caries prevention. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT Diode lasers are handy, afforable and readily avaliable to clinicians. This study provides information of use of 445 nm diode laser for caries prevetion. The laser irradiation hopefully can be added before conventional topical SDF application.
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- Vicky Wenqing Xue
- School of Dentistry, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, 518000, China; Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China.
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- School of Dentistry, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, 518000, China.
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Tisler CE, Moldovan M, Petean I, Buduru SD, Prodan D, Sarosi C, Leucuţa DC, Chifor R, Badea ME, Ene R. Human Enamel Fluorination Enhancement by Photodynamic Laser Treatment. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14142969. [PMID: 35890745 PMCID: PMC9325182 DOI: 10.3390/polym14142969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Poor oral hygiene leads to serious damages of theteeth’s surface enamel such as micro-abrasions and acid erosion. These alterations combined with bacterial plaque result in cavity appearance. Prophylactic measures include various techniques for enamel surface restoration. Fluorination is one of the most important treatments for this purpose. Therefore, in the present research, we investigated the classical fluorination treatment compared with laser photodynamic fluorination performed on human enamel samples with poor surface quality. Three sample groups were investigated: veneer (F), inlay (I), and crowns (C). The general morphologic aspect was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the specific details such as the fine microstructure and nanostructure were investigated by atomic force microscopy (AFM) of the surface roughness. The samples were also investigated by Fourier transformed infrared attenuated total reflectance (FTIR-ATR) to evidence the fluorination effect on the enamel surface. Results showed that all initial samples had an altered state with micro-abrasions and erosion with mineral loss, which increase the surface roughness. The F group was the most damaged, having a higher roughness, and the I group was less damaged. Classic fluorination treatment partially restored the enamel by local re-mineralization, but did not obtain the parameters of healthy enamel. However, a significant decrease of the roughness was observed (statistical relevance p = 0.001 with the Breusch–Pagan Test). This fact was supported by the presence of newly formed fluorides in the FTIR-ATR spectra. The photodynamic laser fluorination restores the enamel in an enhanced manner by a strong re-mineralization, which implies a significant roughness value decrease comparable to healthy enamel. The Breusch–Pagan Test confirmed the relevance with p = 0.001. This is due to an extended re-mineralization abundant in fluoride crystals as observed by AFM and FTIR. Statistical p-values regarding laser application were in the range of 0.02–0.06, supporting its relevance in the fluorination effect. The final conclusion is that the photodynamic effect is able to favor the newly formed fluoride deposition onto the affected sites of the enamel surface.
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- Corina Elena Tisler
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 32 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.E.T.); (S.D.B.)
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- Department of Polymer Composites, Institute of Chemistry “Raluca Ripan”, University Babes-Bolyai, 30 Fantanele Street, 400294 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (M.M.); (D.P.); (C.S.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University Babes-Bolyai, 11 Arany János Street, 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 32 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.E.T.); (S.D.B.)
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- Department of Polymer Composites, Institute of Chemistry “Raluca Ripan”, University Babes-Bolyai, 30 Fantanele Street, 400294 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (M.M.); (D.P.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Polymer Composites, Institute of Chemistry “Raluca Ripan”, University Babes-Bolyai, 30 Fantanele Street, 400294 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (M.M.); (D.P.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Pasteur Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Preventive Dental Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Avram Iancu 31, 400083 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (R.C.); (M.E.B.)
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- Department of Preventive Dental Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Avram Iancu 31, 400083 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (R.C.); (M.E.B.)
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- 14 Department, Orthopedics, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Bucharest Emergency University Hospital, 169 Splaiul Independenței Street, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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Xue VW, Yin IX, Niu JY, Chan A, Lo ECM, Chu CH. Combined Effects of Topical Fluorides and Semiconductor Lasers on Prevention of Enamel Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg 2022; 40:378-386. [PMID: 35587640 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2021.0184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Objective: To compare the effects of combined treatment of topical fluoride and semiconductor laser (F&L) with topically using fluoride (F) on remineralization and prevention of enamel caries. Background: There is no agreement on whether semiconductor lasers can promote the effect of topical fluoride on the remineralization and prevention of dental caries. This study is the first systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the pooled effect of data from studies that compared the combined use of semiconductor lasers and topical fluorides with the single use of fluoride on remineralization and prevention of caries. Methods: We performed literature search on Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed. The keywords were as follows: ((diode lasers) OR (diode laser) OR (quantum cascade laser) OR (quantum cascade lasers) OR (Gallium Aluminum Arsenide lasers) OR (Gallium Aluminum Arsenide laser) OR (GaAlAs lasers) OR (GaAlAs Laser) OR (semiconductor laser) OR (semiconductor lasers)) AND ((caries) OR (dental caries) OR (remineralisation) OR (remineralization) OR (demineralization) OR (demineralisation)) AND fluoride. We carried out meta-analysis to compare the microhardness of demineralized enamel, lesion depth (LD), and percent reduction of calcium (Ca%) of sound enamel receiving F&L with F. Results: The search identified nine laboratory studies, which used 445 to 980 nm semiconductor lasers with various fluorides. The standard mean difference of microhardness of demineralized enamel between F&L and F was 1.06 [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.12 to 2.00, p = 0.03]. No difference was found in LD (95% CI: -1.63 to 0.10, p = 0.08) and Ca% (95% CI: -0.52 to 1.28, p = 0.40) on sound enamel between the two groups. Conclusions: Semiconductor lasers enhance the effect of fluoride on remineralizing but not on preventing enamel caries. Moreover, substantial heterogeneity was found among the studies, and the results should be interpreted cautiously.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Enamel Erosion Reduction through Coupled Sodium Fluoride and Laser Treatments before Exposition in an Acid Environment: An In Vitro Randomized Control SEM Morphometric Analysis. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12031495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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(1) Background: Erosive lesions of dental enamel are steadily increasing owing to both the availability of exogenous acid and the production of endogenous acid. The aim of this study was to investigate the erosion-inhibiting potential of a diode laser irradiation and topical application of fluoride used alone or in combination on the enamel surface of extracted teeth before exposure to an acidic solution. (2) Methods: The four axial enamel surfaces of 40 healthy molars were used for four study groups: (A) no treatment; (B) application of fluoride gel for 120 s; (O) a diode laser application for 120 s; and (X) a combined laser/fluoride for 120 s. Each enamel surface was examined by SEM (scanning electron microscopy). (3) Results: At 700× magnification, it was possible to detect the enamel prisms of the test area of groups A, B, and O, while no structures such as enamel prisms were highlighted for group X because they were covered by an amorphous layer. The mean number of prisms ×1000 µm2 was 7.2 units with an SD of 0.72 for group A, 8 units with an SD of 0.96 for group B, and 4.8 units with a SD of 0.4 for group O. Student’s t-test showed no significant difference between group A and B with a p = 0.054. Group O showed a significant reduction of prims ×1000 µm2 compared with group A (p = 0.0027) and group B (p = 0.0009). Student’s t-test showed no significant difference between groups A and B with a p = 0.054. Group O showed a significant reduction of prims density with respect to group A (p = 0.0027) and group B (p = 0.0009). (4) Conclusions: This amorphous layer might be correlated with the effect of laser on enamel, which reduces both water and carbonate ion; increases the crystallinity of hydroxyapatite, and improves the mechanical properties of enamel; which is responsible for greater protection expressed by the enamel of group X against acid attacks.
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